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Notice: The information and referral service on this website does not relate to and is not available to Queensland residents.
Workers Compensation Law refers to the laws and regulations which establish liability of employers for injuries, harm or illnesses to employees while on the job or within the workplace.
For a workers compensation claim to be established, an employee or worker must be able to prove that he/she was injured at work or while doing their job.
The purpose of workers compensation is to provide valuable protection to workers and employers in the event of a workplace-related injury and incident. Workers compensation law in Australia depicts that a worker is entitled to compensation for any personal injury or disease or an aggravation of an injury or disease that occurs:
- During the course of employment;
- By an incident arising out of employment;
- Injuries that occur by way of gradual process.
- On a journey to or from work.
The purpose of workers compensation is to compensate for the following possibilities:
- Loss of earning capacity
- Physical and mental injuries
- Medical, hospital & rehabilitation costs
- Dependant spouse and/or dependant children
What should I do if I have been injured in the workplace?
If you have been injured at work, then you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. For a workers compensation claim to be established you must be able to prove that you were injured at work or while doing your job.
In seeking a claim for worker’s compensation, a specialist lawyer will be able to guide you through the process of making a claim for compensation and reparation for injuries sustained. In addition, a lawyer will be able to act on your behalf in dealing with your employer, respective insurance companies and 
representing you in a court of law and/or relevant tribunals.
The following Australian website: www.legaladvice.com.au offers a fast, free and online legal enquiry service for all Australian people to receive immediate legal assistance on all areas of the law including worker’s compensation law.
Click on the following link to be taken directly to their legal enquiry form:
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